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'''''The Regiment''''' is a computer game developed by [[Kuju Entertainment|Kuju London]] and released by [[Konami]] on February 17, 2006.<ref name="SPDCM">https://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Regiment-breaks-cover-16581.shtml</ref> It is based on the [[Special Air Service]], and includes some real-life missions such as the [[Iranian Embassy siege]].<ref name="EG">https://www.eurogamer.net/p-theregiment-pcps2</ref>
'''''The Regiment''''' (sometimes known as '''''The Regiment: Close-Quarters Counter-Terrorism''''')<ref name="OGDB">{{Cite web |title=OGDB - The Regiment (2006) |url=https://ogdb.eu/index.php?section=title&titleid=5743 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=ogdb.eu}}</ref> is a computer game developed by [[Kuju Entertainment|Kuju London]] and released by [[Konami]] on February 17, 2006.<ref name="SPDCM">{{Cite web |last=Stahie |first=Silviu |date=2006-01-19 |title=The Regiment Breaks Cover |url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Regiment-breaks-cover-16581.shtml |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=softpedia |language=english}}</ref> It is based on the [[Special Air Service]], and includes some real-life missions such as the [[Iranian Embassy siege]].<ref name="EG">{{Cite news |date=2005-04-07 |title=The Regiment |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/p-theregiment-pcps2 |access-date=2024-02-16 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en}}</ref>


It was released in North America as '''''Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat'''''.
It was released in North America as '''''Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat''''' by Encore Inc.<ref name="OGDB"/>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.<ref name="GIZTR"/><ref>https://www.videogamer.com/news/the-regiment-imminent-for-release/</ref>
The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.<ref name="GIZTR"/><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2006-01-18 |title=The Regiment imminent for release |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/the-regiment-imminent-for-release/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=VideoGamer |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Development==
==Development==
The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004.<ref>https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/konami-annonce-the-regiment-35917.html</ref> The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.<ref name="GIZTR">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konami-unveils-kujus-new-sas-title</ref>
The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |date= 20 August 2004|title=Konami annonce The Regiment |url=https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/konami-annonce-the-regiment-35917.html |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.gamekult.com |language=fr}}</ref> The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.<ref name="GIZTR">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2004-08-20 |title=Konami unveils Kuju's new SAS title |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konami-unveils-kujus-new-sas-title |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=GamesIndustry.biz |language=en}}</ref>


Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled.<ref>https://as.com/meristation/2006/02/01/noticias/1138752660_060267.html</ref> It would also allows players to interact online through headset.<ref>https://worthplaying.com/article/2006/1/30/news/30635-the-regiment-cancelled-on-ps2/</ref>
Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-12-19 |title=The Regiment ha sido cancelado para PS2 |url=https://as.com/meristation/2006/02/01/noticias/1138752660_060267.html |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Meristation |language=es}}</ref> It would also allows players to interact online through headset.<ref>{{Cite web |title='The Regiment' Cancelled on PS2 |url=http://worthplaying.com/article/2006/1/30/news/30635-the-regiment-cancelled-on-ps2/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=WorthPlaying |language=en}}</ref>


Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and [[John MacAleese]], in creating the game.<ref name="GIZTR"/> The latter acts as the technical advisor to ensure any portrayals of the SAS are done accurately<ref name="SPDCM"/> and as the in-game person who debriefs players prior to a mission.<ref>https://spong.com/article/9541/Konami-Announces-Release-of-SAS-Simulator</ref>
Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and [[John McAleese]], in creating the game.<ref name="GIZTR"/> The latter acted as the technical advisor to ensure any portrayals of the SAS are done accurately<ref name="SPDCM"/> and as the in-game person who debriefs players prior to a mission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Konami Announces Release of SAS Simulator |url=http://spong.com/article/9541/Konami-Announces-Release-of-SAS-Simulator |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=SPOnG |language=en}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Gamespot gave the game 5 out of 10, citing the difficulties and AI implemented to control your teammates.<Ref>https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/terror-strike-close-quarters-combat-review/1900-6175287/</ref> Eurogamer also gave it a 5 out of 10 and mentioned "AI issues, laggy multiplayer and frustrating mission design".<ref>https://www.eurogamer.net/r-regiment-pc</ref>
Gamespot gave the game 5 out of 10, citing the difficulties and AI implemented to control your teammates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/terror-strike-close-quarters-combat-review/1900-6175287/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> Eurogamer also gave it a 5 out of 10 and mentioned "AI issues, laggy multiplayer and frustrating mission design".<ref>{{Cite news |date=2006-03-03 |title=The Regiment |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/r-regiment-pc |access-date=2024-02-16 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:00, 17 May 2024

The Regiment
Official PC DVD game cover in Europe
Developer(s)Kuju London
Publisher(s)Konami (EU)
Encore Inc (NA)
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseFebruary 17, 2006

The Regiment (sometimes known as The Regiment: Close-Quarters Counter-Terrorism)[1] is a computer game developed by Kuju London and released by Konami on February 17, 2006.[2] It is based on the Special Air Service, and includes some real-life missions such as the Iranian Embassy siege.[3]

It was released in North America as Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat by Encore Inc.[1]

Gameplay[edit]

The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.[4][5]

Development[edit]

The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004.[6] The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.[4]

Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled.[7] It would also allows players to interact online through headset.[8]

Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and John McAleese, in creating the game.[4] The latter acted as the technical advisor to ensure any portrayals of the SAS are done accurately[2] and as the in-game person who debriefs players prior to a mission.[9]

Reception[edit]

Gamespot gave the game 5 out of 10, citing the difficulties and AI implemented to control your teammates.[10] Eurogamer also gave it a 5 out of 10 and mentioned "AI issues, laggy multiplayer and frustrating mission design".[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "OGDB - The Regiment (2006)". ogdb.eu. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Stahie, Silviu (19 January 2006). "The Regiment Breaks Cover". softpedia. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  3. ^ "The Regiment". Eurogamer.net. 7 April 2005. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Konami unveils Kuju's new SAS title". GamesIndustry.biz. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  5. ^ "The Regiment imminent for release". VideoGamer. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Konami annonce The Regiment". www.gamekult.com (in French). 20 August 2004. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  7. ^ "The Regiment ha sido cancelado para PS2". Meristation (in Spanish). 19 December 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  8. ^ "'The Regiment' Cancelled on PS2". WorthPlaying. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Konami Announces Release of SAS Simulator". SPOnG. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  11. ^ "The Regiment". Eurogamer.net. 3 March 2006. Retrieved 16 February 2024.

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